Treva Bedinghaus Introduction Has performed with various ballet companies in numerous dance productions and performancesDanced competitively for several years, in both solo and group competitionsHas a strong dance background in several dance styles, including ballet, tap, and jazz Experience Treva L. Bedinghaus is a former writer for ThoughtCo, who spent 8-1/2 years writing 200 articles about various styles of dance. She began dancing at an early age, studying ballet, tap, jazz, and modern dancing at Holli Barron's School of Performing Arts and The Ballet Academy, both in Texas. She has performed with various ballet companies, dancing competitively for several years, in both solo and group competitions, earning several awards and honors. Bedinghaus also taught dance classes and choreographed routines at a private dance school. Education B.A., Journalism, Texas A&M University A Message from Treva Bedinghaus LiveAbout and Dotdash Meredith LiveAbout, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a reference site focused on entertainment, activities, and hobbies. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Treva Bedinghaus The Dances of Act Two of "The Nutcracker Ballet" Leg Stretches for Ballet Dancers Learn the Electric Slide Dance The 5 Basic Foot Positions of Ballet 12 Popular Types of Dance The Most Famous Dance Choreographers of the Past and Present Dance for Beginners How to Create Your Own Dance Routine How Ballet Dancers Retire (While Still Dancing) How To Make a Ballet Barre How Long Do Pointe Shoes Last? Teach Your Toddler Ballet La Bayadère 10 Basic Ballroom Dance Positions Liturgical Dance as a Form of Worship How to Apply Stage Makeup A Dance Leg Hold The Most Famous Classical Ballets of All Time The Basic Structure of a Ballet Class Learn Ballet Biography of Twyla Tharp What Is Folk Dance? Five Basic Elements of Hip Hop A Few Things You Should Know About Hip-Hop Dancing